Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

Buttery streusel-topped pumpkin scones

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 15m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 1h 35m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For scones

For streusel

Nutritional Information

480
Calories
26.9g
Fat
54.6g
Carbohydrates
7.7g
Protein
67mg
Cholesterol
327mg
Sodium
Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

Recipe Description

I love these Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel, warm and fresh, straight out of the oven. An easy bake recipe for the base of the pumpkin pecan scone made from sour milk, flour, brown sugar and eggs and filled with canned pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, pumpkin spice baking chips and chopped pecans, topped with sprinkles of brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and butter into a crunchy and delicious streusel.

To make Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine milk and vinegar

    1 min
    Step 1 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

    In a small bowl, mix milk and vinegar until combined. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

    In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking soda until combined.

  3. 3

    Add cold butter

    3 min
    Step 3 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

    Using a grater, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients and fold together until combined.

  4. 4

    Combine wet ingredients

    1 min
    Step 4 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar StreuselStep 4 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

    In a mixing bowl, whisk the sour milk, egg and pumpkin purée together until well combined.

  5. 5

    Combine all ingredients

    2 min
    Step 5 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar StreuselStep 5 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

    Bring the wet and dry ingredients together, in one mixing bowl and add pumpkin spice baking chips and pecans. Gently mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Knead and chill

    1h
    Step 6 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

    Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and using your hands, knead for 10-12 times. Form a ball, press it down slightly and wrap in plastic wrap. Place the dough in the fridge for 1 hour.

  7. 7

    Prepare streusel

    2 min
    Step 7 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar StreuselStep 7 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

    Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and butter together until mixture resembles a coarse, crumble-like streusel.

  8. 8

    Prepare wedges

    5 min
    Step 8 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar StreuselStep 8 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar StreuselStep 8 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

    Remove the chilled dough from the freezer and flatten into a circle, 10-inches diameter and ¾-inch thick, on a well-greased baking sheet. Sprinkle the streusel over the scone dough, evenly, keeping the baking sheet as clean as possible. Press lightly into the dough. Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 even wedges. Carefully, pull the wedges apart to separate them slightly on the baking sheet.

  9. 9

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 9 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

    Bake in preheated oven at 400 °F for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel

    Allow to cool before serving

Warm and wholesome, these Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Sugar Streusel are just waiting to be served by you! Perfect for any occasion, try these simply sweet treats and share your own baking pictures with us! Tag #cookmerecipes online, when you try our recipes on your own!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Victor Black
March 19, 2025
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Superb

Andrés
March 6, 2025
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Delicious family treat

Frank
September 8, 2024
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I tried these scones for a family brunch, and they were a hit. The kids loved the flavors, especially with the crunchy streusel on top. Simple and delicious, I'll be making these again.

Olivia
August 29, 2024
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Yum!

Emmy
March 14, 2024
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OMG, these Pumpkin Pecan Scones are lit! I baked 'em for a cozy Sunday brunch with the fam and they were a total hit! Super easy recipe and the streusel topping is the bomb! Totally gonna make these again.

Maggie
March 8, 2024
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Superb scones, a hit at our family brunch.

Frank
February 6, 2024
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Deliciously cozy scones!

Daniel
October 14, 2023
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Amazing! I baked these scones with my wife for our first anniversary. The pumpkin spice flavour was just perfect, and the crunch from the streusel topped it off delightfully. They disappeared before we knew it! Can't wait to make them again!

Brittany
October 6, 2023
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OMG, these Pumpkin Pecan Scones are the bomb! I whipped them up for brunch last weekend, and my friends couldn't get enough. The crunchy streusel is just perfection! Perfect for fall vibes!

Jessica Brown
June 12, 2023
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Absolutely delicious scones!

Quinn Adams
July 25, 2022
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These pumpkin pecan scones are amazing! I made them for my friend's fall brunch and everyone loved them. Simple to bake and full of flavor!

Rachie
December 5, 2021
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Making these scones on a rainy morning with my kids felt so special. The aroma filled our home as we laughed and baked together. They turned out fluffy and tasty, a perfect treat for family time!

Pamela Thompson
June 25, 2021
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Deliciously simple scones! I made these for my kids' breakfast, and they loved the pumpkin flavor. Such an easy recipe to follow, and they turned out perfect. I can’t wait to bake these again for the fall!

Vicky
August 26, 2020
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Simply delicious scones.

Thomas
July 30, 2020
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These scones are a delight. Made them with my wife for a cozy fall breakfast. The crunch of the streusel is perfect, and the pumpkin flavor brings back warm memories of autumn. Just superb.

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